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441/2
HOMESCIENCE
Paper 2 (PRACTICAL)
(CLOTHING CONSTRUCTION)
July/August 2016
Time 2 hours 30 minutes


NTIMA, NYAKI AND MUNICIPALITY CLUSTER EVALUATION 2016
HOMESCIENCE
Paper - 441/2
CLOTHING CONSTRUCTION
July/August 2016
Time: 2 hours  30 minutes

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATE
    1.    This paper consists of 3 printed pages
    2.    Candidates should check the question paper to ensure that all the printed pages are printed as indicated and no questions are missing.
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A pattern of a child’s dress is provided. You are advised to study the sketches, instruction and the layout carefully before you begin the test.

MATERIALS PROVIDED

1.    Pattern Pieces
2.    Plain light weight cotton fabric 65 cm long by 90 cm wide.
3.    Sewing thread to match the fabric.
4.    One large envelope.

THE TEST

Using the material provided, cut out and make the RIGHT HALF of a child’s dress to show the following processes
    a)    Cutting out            (18 ½ mks)
    b)    Attaching the front yoke to the dress front using an overlaid seam. Neaten half of the seam using loop stitches            (8 ½ mks)
    c)    Joining of the shoulder seam using an open seam (do not neaten)        (4 mks)
    d)    Joining of the side seam using a French seam            (8 mks)
    e)    Preparing of sleeve
    e)    Attaching of sleeve onto the garment (do not trim or neaten)        (8 mks)
    f)    Attaching the facing on the neckline            (20 ½ mks)
    g)    Overall presentation.            (6½ marks)

At the end of the examination, firmly sew on your work on a single fabric, a label bearing your name and index number.
Remove needles and pins from your work then fold your work neatly and place it in the envelope provided.
Do not put scraps of fabric in the envelope.

SECTION A (40 MKS)

Answer all the questions in the spaces provided

1.    Define the following terms    (2 mks)

    a)    Tear
    
    b)    Wear

2.    Name two food items that can be used to induce vomiting    (1 mk)
    
3.    Give two factors to consider when choosing weaning foods    (2 mks)

4.    Identify two agencies that deal with consumer protection in Kenya    (2 mks)

5.    State two qualities of a well made collar    (2 mks)

6.    State two reasons why diabetes is on the increase in Kenya    (2 mks)

7.    Identify two qualities of food for fortification    (2 mks)

8.    What are the reasons for proving yeast flour mixtures before cooking    (2 mks)

9.    State the effects of freezing on foods    (2 mks)

10.    Explain the role of even trimming when making seams    (2 mks)

11.    Give three reasons why stainless steel is the best metal for making serving spoons    (3 mks)

12.    Give three factors to consider when choosing a method of disposal of fullness on a garment        (3 mks)

13.    State three instructions on the use of medicine    (3 mks)

14.    State the functions of the following parts of a sewing machine;

15.    Highlight two measures to take in case of gas leakage in the home    (2 mks)

16.    State two reasons why it is important to prepare for the arrival of the baby    (2 mks)

17.    Give two reasons why biogas is not commonly used in Kenya    (2 mks)

18.    State two uses of mineral fibres    (2 mks)

19.    State two factors to consider when buying sewing thread    (2 mks)

SECTION B: COMPULSORY (20 MKS)

Answer the questions in the spaces provided

20.    Your 10 year old brother is among the selected pupils for the national Drama Festival.  Describe the procedure you would follow to:-
    a)  Dry clean his polyester tie    (7 mks)
        
    b)  Clean his muddy black leather shoes without laces, in readiness for polishing    (8 mks)
    
    c)  Clean an aluminum Sufuria used for  boiling milk    (5 mks)  
 

SECTION C (40 MKS)

Answer any two questions in this section

21.    a)    Explain five steps on how to manage a deep cut    (5 mks)

         b)    Explain the importance of repairing clothes and household articles    (5 mks)

         c)    Discuss five ways of introducing air mechanically into flour mixtures    (5 mks)

         d)    Explain five points to consider when choosing fabrics for making curtains    (5 mks)


22.      a)    Explain how each of the following factors causes malnutrition    (8 mks)

          b)    Discuss five properties that make polyester  to have a high demand today    (5 mks)

          c)    Explain five ways of presenting meals attractively    (5 mks)

         d)    Highlight two factors to consider when choosing fasteners for a garment    (2 mks)


23.    a)    Discuss four problems related to breastfeeding and explain how to overcome each of them.                    (8 mks)

         b)    Explain five factors that would affect the choice of a method of disposing fullness    (5 mks)

         c)    State four ways in which you can minimize accidents when using a saucepan while cooking    (4 mks)

         d)    List three points to consider when making seams    (3 mks)